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Future Generali India Insurance Company appoints Akshaya Kashyap as chief people officer
Mumbai: Future Generali India Insurance Company (FGII), has announced that it has appointed Akshaya Kashyap as the chief people officer of the organisation, effective 1 October, 2023. He has a rich and diverse experience in the Human Resource (HR) domain, spanning over 18 years, with almost a decade of that being with Future Generali.
Kashyap takes over from Sunil Wariar who superannuated from service in September this year. Previously, Akshaya served as a DGM HR in India Life (FGIL) before moving to FGII in February 2016. He also had an overseas stint with Generali Vietnam, which greatly developed and broadened his functional and management competence. Prior to joining Future Generali, he has worked in varied sectors including auto-ancillary, manufacturing and retail.
Commenting on the development, Future Generali India Insurance Company CEO & managing director Anup Rau said, “In alignment with our employee- centric philosophy, our primary focus is on promoting our dedicated current team members who have invested their time and energy in our organization when it comes to filling critical positions, rather than seeking external candidates. I am confident that Akshaya will build on the platform established by Sunil and further extend the company’s culture where employees from diverse backgrounds work collaboratively and in a cohesive manner. Sunil has played a stellar role over the last 14 years and has been instrumental in shaping the company’s HR policies and employee first approach. I would like to thank Sunil for his services and wish him the very best for the next phase of his life.”
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Primus Partners appoints Akasa Air co-founder Neelu Khatri as independent director
Veteran aviation and defence professional joins as independent director
NEW DELHI: Primus Partners has appointed Neelu Khatri, a founding member of Akasa Air, as an independent director, strengthening the consulting firm’s board as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
Khatri brings more than three decades of experience across defence, aviation, aerospace technology and consulting. She was part of the core team that helped build Akasa Air from concept to launch, contributing to what has been widely described as one of the fastest airline scale ups in recent aviation history.
At Primus Partners, she will provide strategic guidance on corporate governance and help steer the firm’s long term growth plans. Her experience of building a start up into a full scale organisation is expected to support the consulting firm as it expands its footprint.
Primus Partners co-founder and chairperson Davinder Sandhu, said the appointment brings valuable expertise to the board. “Neelu’s journey across defence, aviation and consulting brings a rare blend of operational insight and strategic thinking. Her experience in rapidly scaling Akasa Air will be invaluable as we continue to grow while maintaining a strong focus on corporate governance,” he said.
Primus Partners, an India headquartered management consulting and solutions firm, has emphasised governance and board oversight since its early days. The company has also taken an unconventional approach by inviting its Gen Z employees to attend board meetings so that younger perspectives can contribute to discussions.
Speaking on her appointment, Khatri said the consulting sector is entering a transformative period shaped by emerging technologies. “The industry is evolving rapidly with the rise of AI. This is an exciting moment for an Indian origin consulting firm like Primus Partners to expand its product offerings and strengthen its presence globally,” she said.
She added that as the firm pursues ambitious expansion plans, her focus will be on ensuring strong governance frameworks and effective risk management as the organisation scales.
